Out on Film returns with an impressive virtual lineup of LGBTQ+ films

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DRY WIND (VENTO SECO) BY DANIEL NOLASCO

It’s that time of year, and the Out on Film Festival (OOFF) is back with another stellar lineup of films, shorts, and series all focused on LGBTQ+ voices.

Given the current state of; well everything, a festival should sound out of the question. Luckily, OOFF has multiple Virtual on Demand ticket options, running from September 24th through October 4th; all with varying levels of access to general screenings, and in some cases, special limited screenings. The lineup also includes one on one live streams with creatives like Franco Stevens, Todd Verow, Margaret Cho, and the team behind Breaking Fast. And that’s only a few; the list is full of diverse and talented artists, all with different POVs on the works being screened this year. 

Of course, the focus stays on the works themselves, and they are just as engrossing as the filmmakers. Are you looking for a documentary? You have the choice of everything from the never before told story of Truman Capote to the rise and fall of the historic lesbian magazine Curve. Or maybe you’re more a fan of fiction. Well there’s the sexy dream like sequel that is -Dry Wind- or maybe even the queer vampiric deep dive -Thirst-. Perhaps you’re short on time and need something more bite sized. You’re still covered; there’s the atmospheric animated love story -Czech Deilen- or how about -Limerence-, which promises to be mind shifting in all the best ways. 

Some of you have the opposite problem, and have too much time on your hands; no judgement, we all do nowadays. In that case, you may want to check out season two of the Emmy winning heart warmer -After Forever-, or the coming of gay odd ball comedy -Build A Boo-. And it has to be mentioned that not only is OOFF giving us diversity with the types of projects you’ll see, but also who you’ll see in them. Every background, every type of artist, and every part of the LGBT rainbow can find something to relate to or even think looks cool.

Here are our WUSSY picks, but don’t miss the full Film Guide HERE —

STARBOY BY JOËLLE BENTOLILA

STARBOY by Joëlle Bentolila
Available October 2nd

A thoughtful Hasidic man begins to question if he views himself as a man. This search disheartens his wife, who is convinced he’s been possessed by a sadistic spirit. Tensions rise as the subjects of religion, identity, and love begins to permeate around the young couple. 

Porn Yesterday by Dave Quantic
Available September 29th

At first this film seems to be a lighthearted and jocose reflection on gaybies first introduction to the late night rendezvous. But it soon turns into a conversation on how a lot of queer people learn sex through porn, and how that can be damaging. Either way this film definitely promises to be gripping, in more ways then one. 

MY BROTHER IS A MERMAID

My Brother Is A Mermaid by Alfie Dale
Available September 28th

Off the coast lives a small town where two siblings swim and surf the day away. Their tranquility is disturbed as the town learns the elder one’s secret; they are a mermaid. The younger of the two now seeks out what exactly is happening with his brother, and how to be their for them in the process. 

Thirst by Steinpór Hróar Steinpórsson and Gaukur Úlfarsson
Available October 2nd

Moving across the North Atlantic, to Iceland, the people of another small town are amused by the current ramblings of a fanatic Christian women, profusely declaring that Satan has come to kill us all. Everyone mocks until it’s shown that there is something lurks the streets. However it’s not Lucifer who’s come, but vicious and thirsty vampires.

Build A Boo by Jean-Pierre Chapoteau
Available October 1st 

Ava and Taylor are two best friends who are truly starving for some loving in their lives. One night just for kicks they pull out some construction paper, write down everything they want in a partner, and “Build A Boo”. What happens though when not too longer after, they run into someone who is fits their perfect boo? 

CWCH DEILEN

CWCH DEILEN by Efa Blosse-mason
Available October 1st 

This animated short shows the beauty of two young women as they fall for each other. The two still have some kinks to work out, and they’re finding it difficult to see what the other is asking at times. But their love for each other will be a guiding force in this story of discovery and communication. 


Ahead Of The Curve by Jen Rainin and Rivkah Beth Medow
Available September 25th

Curve is one of, if not the first, major lesbian magazine to be at the size it was in its hayday. However, 29 years later, its faces more hardships and possible cancellation. This film ventures into the then, now, and future of a former giant of queer culture publication. 

Dry Wind (Vento Seco) by Daniel Nolasco
Available September 24th

The weather is heating up in Brazil, and so are the men to match. Maicon is new to town, and seems to have put his sights on Ricardo. This in turn agitates Ricardo’s non exclusive lover Sandro, and all three of their relationships are bound to go up in flames before the sunsets in Goiás .

LIMERENCE

Limerence by Dan Pedersen
Available October 2nd

This visual blast from the past follows a titular teen as they work their shifts at the local theater. One day a chance encounter sends them on an obsessive chase of the women they met on the job. Things continue to melt into each other as the depth of their fixation goes further and further. 

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Daniel Shaw is a student who loves everything film whether it’s the creation or the discussion. He specializes in race theory, queer theory, and anything that sounds French enough. 

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